Weather & Climate in Scottsville, KS

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Scottsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,558 ft (475 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	80/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5426°N, 97.9523°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cloud County County
Nearest Airport	Salina Regional (SLN) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 18.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.1 / 100
Community Resilience	94.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

174 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 22, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M4.6	132 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.8	53 km	3 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	29 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	26 km	5 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	21 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	28 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2020	6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.5	119 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	130 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	132 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	42 km	5 km
Oct 10, 2024	6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas	M3.5	117 km	10 km
May 15, 2025	5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2023	Nebraska	M3.4	78 km	10 km
Aug 2, 2025	6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas	M3.4	99 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	106 km	13 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	29 km	16 km
Jul 26, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.4	52 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2017	3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	32 km	15 km
Apr 7, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.3	28 km	13 km
Jul 29, 2021	11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas	M3.3	42 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

681 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 256 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2016	EF4	75 km	25.1 mi	0
May 7, 1993	EF4	87 km	25.5 mi	1
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	27 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF4	75 km	131.0 mi	0
May 20, 1957	EF4	26 km	44.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	50 km	61.9 mi	0
May 1, 2018	EF3	67 km	15.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2016	EF3	94 km	6.5 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	49 km	1.9 mi	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	60 km	2.3 mi	0
May 27, 2013	EF3	62 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	91 km	16.5 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	33 km	18.9 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	20 km	55.2 mi	0
Sep 22, 2001	EF3	99 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 1993	EF3	91 km	75.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	31 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	25 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	97 km	24.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF3	60 km	13.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,832 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	UNNAMED	14,832	87 km
2022	NORTH BRANCH	10,926	54 km
2002	UNNAMED	7,758	98 km
1988	SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE	7,665	94 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,159	100 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,113	93 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,401	94 km
2017	KILO	3,242	99 km
2009	ROSEBROOK	2,968	55 km
2024	AXELTON HILL ROAD	2,850	97 km
1989	UNNAMED	2,684	93 km
2012	UNNAMED	2,544	98 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,492	98 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,985	99 km
2009	CRAIG NALER	1,464	69 km
2023	ROCK CREEK	1,433	98 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,405	97 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,394	56 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,296	85 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,255	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	0.8 in
March	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.3 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.0 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in

Scottsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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